Polypterus senegalus in Ghana
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture never/rarely Ref. Dankwa, H.R., E.K. Abban and G.G. Teugels, 1999
Regulations no regulations Ref. Dankwa, H.R., E.K. Abban and G.G. Teugels, 1999
Freshwater Yes
Brackish No
Saltwater No
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Polypterus senegalus senegalus is known from Volta basin (Ref. 2835, 8992, 52840), including Lake Volta (Ref. 3875, 89114). It is rarely used as food, but it is of aquarium importance; the species is not endangered (Ref. 30488). Also Ref. 11235, 30488.

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National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/gh.html
(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. oophagy)
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